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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.72, 3,626.21 and 751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.72, 3,626.21 and 751.10 is: 1,127.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.72 : 3,626.21 = 751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.72/3,626.21 = 751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.72x = 3,626.21 × 751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.72x = 2,723,648.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,648.95/2,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.00

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